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GAME OF THE DAY --> Brazil vs. Mexico

Thursday, 28 June 07, 06:23 AM

I had expectations that Brazil would win this game but I knew Mexico would play a lot better than they played in the Gold Cup. They always play better against Brazil and Argentina but I just thought the young brazilian team could put on a better spectacle.

During the first minutes of the game the teams studied each other and it took 20 minutes until Mexico got closer to Brazil's goal and when they did...

A fantatisc, a genius play by Castillo opened the score!!! He put the ball over a brazilian defender and before it hit the ground he kicked it into the net. One of those magical soccer moments.

Brazil got totally lost after Mexico's goal and to make things worse, Doni - the goalkeeper who should not be part of this team (I don't know why Roma got that guy) - watched a curvy but low ball fly over the wall and hit the end of the net in a free kick taken by Morales, and that was only after 27 minutes into the first half. Mexico 2 X 0 Brazil.

The rest of the first half can be summarized with the sound of the mexican supporter singing "ole" to an excellent ball control from their team and an appatic Brazil.

End of first half: Mexico 2 X 0 Brazil

The second half was a totally different game: Brazil brought in two almost unknown players to many people: Afonso and Anderson.

Robinho moved to the midfield and started to create very dangerous plays with short passes, one-twos, and good crossings but the attack would always stop in the hands of the inspired goalkeeper Ochoa, the strong mexican defense or the bad luck of its own forwards.

End of story:
* Brazil seemed like suffering from World Cup recurring virus: a bunch of talented players who can't complete passes, who can't create plays and only decide to play with passion after suffering one or two goals... WAKE UP BRAZIL!!!

*Mexico was able to overcome the exhaustion of playing the Gold Cup and didn't allow Robinho to perform. Also was able to create good plays and keep the ball under its control for most of the game. Rafa Marquez and Ochoa showed a lot of talent in what they do: defend... ARRIBA MEXICO!!!

In time: Mexico could have scored at least 2 more goals that would possibly shred Brazil's morale for next game but Castillo and Bravo missed two incredible chances in excellent counter-attacks.

Tomorrows Game --> USA vs. Argentina ...

my prediction: well, my crystal ball hasn't been accurate but I'd risk to say Argentina will sweep USA ... 4 X 1

Hasta Mañana

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